LACONIA — With words of wisdom from NH Attorney General Michael Delaney, the Laconia Academy Class of 2012 — despite the fact that they’re aged 16 to 64 and come from eight local communities — went out into a brave new world o More...
LACONIA — Although the prospect of the city acquiring a major chunk of the former NH Department of Corrections’ Lakes Region Facility from the State of New Hampshire seems to be dead for this year, Mayor Mike Seymour said supporters of th More...
LACONIA — For the 23rd year, there was a whole lot of intergenerational shaking going on in the Laconia High School gymnasium Thursday evening, as the LHS seniors played host to the cross-town members of the Laconia Senior Center at the annual More...
CONCORD — Individuals and organizations in Laconia, Franklin, and Campton were among those receiving Outstanding Achievement Awards from the Governor’s Council on Physical Activity and Health. More...
We had the opportunity over the weekend to help celebrate a wedding anniversary in the family. Not just any anniversary, it was the 60th of our sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and Ray. More...
As I am sure you know, once upon a time there were three little pigs. One built his house of bricks, one of sticks, and the lazy one built a house of straw. More...
IN THE TOP PHOTO, courtesy of Win Wyatt, a parade is marching down Union Avenue toward the Court and Main street intersection prior to the city’s Urban Renewal program of the late 1960searly 19 More...
LACONIA — A new industry was “just starting up on The Weirs boulevard, under the management of Mr. Fred W. Hoyt, Jr., of Fernandia, Florida,” The Laconia Democrat reported, 100 years ago this week. More...
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Five Wives Vodka was named in bad taste and won't be stocked or special ordered at stores operated by the state of Idaho, regulators said. More...
WASHINGTON — Home prices rose in March from February in most major U.S. cities for the first time in seven months. The increase is the latest evidence of a slow recovery taking shape in the housing market. More...
PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Some of Silicon Valley’s most successful entrepreneurs are known for their humble beginnings. Internet startup founder Eric Simons is following that tradition. More...
The show is over: Spring blooming shrubs and vines have strutted their stuff. With blossoms past, they are melding into other landscape greenery. More...
SEATTLE — I feel like Alice in Wonderland. Sprinting past an alligator drinking a soda pop and a T-Rex playing guitar, I lean toward a family of colorful metal toadstools that come to my knee. More...
WEST POINT, Miss. — Justin Estes says he’s not happy unless he’s knee-deep in a new project. His latest venture has him grinning from ear-to-ear. More...
MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank and Merrimack County Savings Bank announced Friday that they have signed an agreement to partner in a newly formed holding company, New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp. More...
LACONIA — The Joint Building Committee overseeing the renovation and expansion of the Huot Career and Technical Center on Friday awarded the bid for the project to Harvey Construction of Bedford which would now have on its resume the constructi More...
GILFORD — Weather-permitting, among the coolest places to be in the Lakes Region Saturday will be the Laconia Municipal Airport, a small, full-service facility that will hold its first and hopefully thereafter annual “Airport Awareness&rd More...
HAMPTON — New Hampshire’s Hampton Beach has survived years of severe weather and a number of fires. Now, it’s celebrating a much-needed facelift. More...
TORONTO (AP) — David Ortiz homered, Clay Buchholz won his sixth straight start in Toronto and the Boston Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 7-2 Friday night, their fourth victory in five games. More...
MOULTONBOROUGH — The last time the Moultonborough softball team made it to the state quarterfinals, senior Lindsay Bryar was mowing down Groveton batters in a 1-0 victory in 2003. This time around her name isn’t even Bryar. More...
Police responded to 88 calls for service during the 24-hour period ending on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Police arrested Melissa A. DeForge, 22, of 70 Academy St., Apt. 2, Laconia, on two bench warrants. Police arrested Nathan L. More...
Lakes Region Community College Chancellor’s Award of Teaching Excellence recipient, Debbie Brady of Gilford, center, politely resists her photo being taken at LRCC’s Nurse Pinning Ceremon More...
LOCAL LAW enforcement professionals participated in the 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics by carrying the torch through Plymouth, Ashland and Holderness enroute to Durham for the st More...
Boxes for soldiers SANBORNTON — The Missions Committee of Sanbornton Congregational Church, UCC, has sent dozens of “gift” boxes to military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan. More...
LACONIA — The New Hampshire Pediatric Society recently recognized Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice staff members Katy Gautsch and Bethany Smith as well as their collegueas in the New Hampshire Partners in Health program as New Hampshire More...
PLYMOUTH — Jean Baker, registered dietitian at Speare Memorial Hospital, has successfully completed the certification examination for diabetes educators earning the designation of a Certified Diabetes Educator® or CDE®. More...
PLYMOUTH — The Flying Monkey Performance Center is honored to present American icon and music legend Don McLean in Plymouth on Saturday, June 9. More...
LACONIA — The Rich Vegasquez Youth Sports Equipment Foundation is hosting an adult comedy night with comedian Bucky Lewis at the Pheasant Ridge County Club in Gilford on Friday, June 22 to benefit the RVYSEF. More...
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